Overview

• Apple told 9to5Mac and CNET that marks seen on in‑store iPhone 17 Pro models come from worn MagSafe risers and are removable with cleaning, and retail teams are replacing or repairing the stands.
• Apple maintains the anodized aluminum on the Pro models meets its durability standards but says the sharp camera‑plateau edges may show small abrasions over time as normal wear.
• An iFixit teardown with expert input points to the widened, sharp camera‑plateau edges where anodization adheres less evenly, making those corners more prone to flaking and scratches.
• Independent tests, including JerryRigEverything’s video, highlight scuffing concentrated around the camera bump edges, prompting reviewers to recommend cases and careful handling.
• PhoneBuff’s drop tests recorded mixed outcomes versus Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and ended in a tie, while separate testing notes improved front‑glass scratch resistance with Ceramic Shield 2.